The Squares [his former band] never really fit in. We weren't rock enough. We weren't alternative enough. We weren't new wave enough and we weren't punk enough. Maybe we just weren't the right people for the band.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Satriani explains his early band did not fit established genres like rock or punk. He admits they lacked the right identity for success.
- In plain terms
- His old band did not fit standard music styles.
- What can you take from it?
- Fit may matter for group success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a band's style?
- Does fitting in help success?
Another view
Some groups succeed by intentionally ignoring genre labels.
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